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Creating Dialogue

The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado believes that thoughtful dialogue on a whole host of topics should be encouraged and nurtured. People always find common ground and mutual respect and understanding; it’s human nature.

We think it’s especially important to talk about equality and about issues central to LGBT people in the state. The result we hope will be a more enlightened and educated populace that embraces the value of equality for all people.

As part of our mission, we provoke and engage people and organizations in conversations about equality and what it means. Sometimes these conversations are difficult ones because they make people question their own set of beliefs and life experiences. The fact that the conversation is occurring is the important part.

This section is dedicated to the vital exchanges going on in Colorado.

Welcome to the website for the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado

We’d like to update you on some important news.

In 2012, we are taking a break from all new grantmaking to undergo a strategic re-evaluation.

During this time, the Gay & Lesbian Fund will not accept any unsolicited 2012 grant applications, but all grantees that were awarded a grant from the Gay & Lesbian Fund during 2011 will receive a grant of the same amount in 2012 with no paperwork required. We will accomplish those renewals by March 1, 2012.

The Gay & Lesbian Fund is a program of the Gill Foundation. The Gill Foundation is as committed to Colorado as ever – giving more than $3.5 million to Colorado nonprofits annually. After this re-evaluation, the Gay & Lesbian Fund, which is only a portion of our Colorado giving, will continue to be a significant part of the foundation’s work in the state. We will announce, and update this site to reflect, the Gay & Lesbian Fund’s revised grantmaking and application guidelines as soon as that information is available.

In the interim, all Colorado programs outside of the Gay & Lesbian Fund, including the funding of our progressive allies, our LGBT and HIV service and advocacy organizations, and our anti-bullying work will continue on their current trajectory and will not be directly affected.

Thank you for your patience in the weeks and months ahead. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@gayandlesbianfund.org.